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      • Covering Kentucky
        Louisville marks one year since deadly UPS flight crash that killed 15
        Kayleigh Randle
        Daily Forecast
        Sunshine and Dry Weather Returns Thursday
        Tom Ackerman
        Covering Kentucky
        Lexington nonprofit brings hundreds of meals directly to people in need
        Molly Demrow
        Covering Kentucky
        Political newcomer Roy Miller wins Junction City mayoral race
        Leigh Searcy
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        Lexington voters approve three charter changes from first civic assembly
        Ana Medina
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky sees Democratic gains as voters focus on economy
        Karolina Buczek
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        "The work won't stop:" Mayor Gorton set for historic third term
        Drew Amman
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        Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins re-elected as voters turn out in strong numbers
        Carlee Hogsten
        Covering Kentucky
        Kentucky Senate President blames ads for costing Alvarado congressional race
        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Casey County approves data center moratorium

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lawrence County emergency director reflects on search for missing 6-year-old

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        4 minors injured after driver rear-ends Amish buggy, sheriff's office says

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      • National News

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          Interactive: Would you trust AI to control your money?

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          GOP meltdown sparks battle over who's to blame

          Joe St. George
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          After 35 drawings, someone finally wins the Powerball jackpot

          Justin Boggs

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        Covering Kentucky

        Trump urges Kentucky voters to back Ralph Alvarado in 6th District race

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington police officer injured in early morning crash on I-75

        WLEX Web Staff
        Running water

        Covering Kentucky

        Stanford residents asked to limit water usage

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police investigate 'suspicious' Mount Vernon house fire

        WLEX Web Staff
        Honey Jay court and Centre Parkway

        Covering Kentucky

        Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A Cool Monday with Lingering Clouds

        Tom Ackerman
      • Fire destroys Booneville apartment building, displaces families

        Covering Kentucky

        Fire destroys Booneville apartment building, displaces families

        Kayleigh Randle
        IAN Alert issued for missing 6-year-old in Louisa

        Covering Kentucky

        Search continues for missing 6-year-old Louisa boy

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        November brings some rain this week

        Emily McKinney
      • Home heavily damaged in Wyndham Hills fire

        Covering Kentucky

        Home heavily damaged in Wyndham Hills fire

        WLEX Web Staff
        African Children's Choir

        Covering Kentucky

        African Children's Choir bringing music and mission to Lexington

        Molly Demrow
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        Daily Forecast

        Showers return to start November before warmer weather and more rain this week

        Abby Summers
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        Covering Kentucky

        2 hospitalized after car crashed into ambulance in Lexington

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        Death Investigation

        Covering Kentucky

        KSP: Investigating death of missing Ohio woman in Knott County

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Police: 1 adult, 2 juveniles injured after vehicle hits them

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Breeders' Cup Fashion

        Covering Kentucky

        Fascinators, feathers and flair: Breeders’ Cup fans bring their fashion A-game

        WLEX Web Staff
        Breeders Cup Classic Horse Racing

        Breeders' Cup

        Sovereignty wins $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        Rain chances pick up some on Sunday

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        From burgers to bourbon: Breeders’ Cup fans dig into the food at Keeneland

        WLEX Web Staff
        Fans of anime horse racing game 'Umamusume: Pretty Derby' gather at Keeneland for Breeders' Cup meet-up

        Breeders' Cup

        UmaBluegrass fans blend anime and horse racing at Keeneland meet-up

        WLEX Web Staff
        Breeders Cup Preview Horse Racing

        Breeders' Cup

        Hughes wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile, is now early Kentucky Derby favorite

        Associated Press
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        INTERACTIVE: What ending daylight saving time would mean for you

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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly dry Halloween before rain returns Sunday and next week

        Abby Summers
        Lexington mayoral race

        Covering Kentucky

        Gorton, Carter lay out competing visions in Lexington's mayoral race

        Carlee Hogsten
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        Covering Kentucky

        Voting machine errors reported in Madison County early voting

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Pin Oak Stud gives visitors an up-close look at the life of a Thoroughbred

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        Twin Knobs campground employees bring haunted trail to life

        Alex Barber
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        In Your Community

        Boyle County program helps people transition from homelessness to housing

        Drew Amman
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        Covering Kentucky

        DOJ election monitors to observe voting in Fayette County on Election Day

        Karolina Buczek
        Charles Booker

        Covering Kentucky

        Booker campaign says it was targeted in cyberattack ahead of Election Day

        WLEX Web Staff
      • Marijuana Docs

        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky woman arrested after 37 lbs. of packaged marijuana delivered to home

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Teen pleads not guilty in fatal Charles Young Park shooting

        Leigh Searcy
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        BBN Tonight

        A week before Kentucky's first win, superfan rang the bell on cancer treatment

        Maggie Davis
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        Daily Forecast

        Mostly dry and pleasant for Halloween

        Emily McKinney
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        Covering Kentucky

        Lexington voters cast early ballots ahead of Kentucky's midterm election

        Michael Berk
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        Covering Kentucky

        Dog rescued after fall over cliff in Wolfe County

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        How Keeneland transformed into a global stage for the Breeders' Cup

        Annie Brown
        Get your scare on at Wicked World Scaregrounds

        Covering Kentucky

        Venture through a Wicked World in Jessamine County

        Kayleigh Randle
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        Covering Kentucky

        Rum-infused gummies handed out at Middlesboro trunk-or-treat event, police say

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Heading to Breeders’ Cup? What to know about parking, shuttles and tickets

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Covering Kentucky

        Kentucky Educational Television announces death of CEO Shae Hopkins

        WLEX Web Staff
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        Daily Forecast

        A Mostly Sunny and Very Warm Start to the Weekend

        Tom Ackerman
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